Ground Broken on $285M University of California, Riverside Student Housing Project

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Ground was recently broken on the $285-million, 424,000-square-foot North District Phase 2 Student Housing Development at University of California, Riverside. This intersegmental project, one of the first of its kind in California, will house students from UCR and Riverside Community College District, providing students the opportunity to experience affordable campus living. McCarthy Building Companies is the general contractor on the project. The recent surge in enrollment at UCR and RCCD colleges has created a substantial disparity between housing demand and available options. Students have been compelled to explore off-campus housing alternatives, which may not always be safe or convenient. This … Read more

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Joint Venture Begins Construction on Knox Street Development

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In joint venture with ANDRES Construction Services, Balfour Beatty has started construction on Knox Street mixed-use development in the Knox Street neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, on behalf of the development joint venture comprised of MSD Partners, Trammell Crow Company The Retail Connection and Highland Park Village Associates. The Balfour Beatty and ANDRES Construction joint venture will provide construction services to deliver a total of 1 million square feet of mixed-use space sitting on a four-acre site adjacent to the iconic Katy Trail and neighboring town of Highland Park. The development will include: The Knox Hotel and Residences: Managed by Auberge … Read more

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Construction Complete on VA Clinic at Olympia Fields in Wisconsin

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Wangard Partners and Kraus-Anderson have completed construction on the VA (Veterans Affairs) healthcare clinic at Olympia Fields in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The 9,991-square-foot medical clinic will be leased by the Veterans Health Administration and operated by the Clement Z. Zablocki VA Health Care System. Designed by Plunkett Raysich Architects, the new facility features new reception and waiting areas, conference rooms, exam rooms, primary care, women’s health services, mental health services, consultation rooms and telehealth, staff lounge and team workrooms. The building also includes a new security system with duress alarm, nurse call, security cameras and motion detectors. The full masonry exterior … Read more

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Expansion Underway of Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch Medical Center

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch Medical Center in Chula Vista, California is undergoing a significant transformation. The $86-million project consists of a new two-story medical office building with an urgent care center, advanced imaging technology and expanded services, as well as a parking structure. The new building is expected to open in 2025 and will help support the healthcare needs of the region’s growing population. It will add 60,000 square feet of space to the medical center, nearly doubling the facility’s size. The new construction will be attached to the existing medical center and connected by interior lobbies. Designed by HGW … Read more

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Indianapolis Public Schools Partners with Students Interested in Working on $410M Project

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High school students wanting to learn about becoming an architect, accountant, designer or work in HVAC or construction, can spend a few months imbedded with Indianapolis firms on one of the largest K-12 redevelopment projects in the nation. As a component of its $410-million Rebuilding Stronger initiative, Indianapolis Public Schools has developed a groundbreaking partnership aimed at equipping students for the workforce. The IPS Workforce and Career Development project, a strategic collaboration forged through an open review process, is set to immerse students in the realms of architecture, engineering and construction professions. Under Rebuilding Stronger, about 22 schools will be … Read more

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